Article:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1039856218822745
Introduction:
the research problem
a quick summary of the literature review – only need to provide a few highlights here
the research question
the variables for this study (be sure to include if they are independent or dependent variables and if they are operationally defined)
Methods:
Participants and sampling technique
Research method used, including a summary of the procedures for the study
Was reliability and/or validity addressed in the research methods?
How did the researcher(s) incorporate ethical considerations in this study? Connect these considerations to the APA’s Code of Ethics.
Results:
Summarize the research findings
What statistical analysis was used to analyze the data? Identify the result of the statistical analysis.
Was the result statistically significant? How do you know this?
Conclusions:
What are the conclusions of the study?
Describe the external validity of this study. What needs to be considered in the generalizability of this study?
